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St. Peters' News
Rally Day and Picnic - Sunday, September 12th
following the 10am service
Bring your favorite dish to share, we provide
hot dogs, hamburgers and drinks.
Games for all ages!
Popcorn and sno-cone machine
Picnic clothes are welcome in church,
especially your St. Peter's Red Shirts!
If you know any woman currently undergoing chemo treatments for cancer, please give her this information. There is a cleaning service that provides FREE housecleaning, one time per month for 4 months while she is in treatment. A doctor's note must be provided confirming the treatment. "Cleaning for a Reason" will have a participating maid service in her zip code area. This organization serves the entire USA. Contact them at http://www.cleaningforareason.org/
| Kiddie City in August | |
| August 1st ~ | |
| Shipwreck | Norfolk SPCA Drive continues thru August |
| Lesson: Acts 27-28 | We are collecting toys, food and more. |
| Followed by Chapel | We will deliver items to the SPCA. |
| August 8th ~ | WISH US LUCK! |
| Into the Promise Land | |
| Lesson: Joshua 1:1-10; 3-4 | |
| Followed by Chapel | |
| August 15th ~ | |
| In the Holy City | I want to thank all of the VBS volunteers for their |
| Lesson: 1 Kings 5-8 | dedication and time they gave to our children! |
| Followed by Chapel | |
| VBS was a success because of you! | |
| August 22nd ~ | Thanks! Thanks! Thanks! |
| On the Mountain | |
| Lesson: Matthew 5:1-12 | |
| Followed by Chapel | |
| August 29th ~ | |
| On the Road | Happy Birthday Madison! |
| Lesson: Luke 10:25-39 | From your Christian Education Teachers! |
| Followed by Chapel | |
Diocesan Council Delegates - At its June 13th meeting, the Vestry elected by acclamation the following parish members to serve for one year as delegates representing St. Peter's at Diocesan Council in February, 2011:
| Delegates - Roger and Bonnie Rennick | |
| Alternates - Shirley Marz and Vel Shreve | |
| Congratulations to all four! | |
50th Anniversary Cookbooks - The cookbooks are still available for purchase. You can buy yours by ordering directly online at http://www.lulu.com. The price is $20. St. Peter's receives $7 from the sale of each book.
50th Anniversary Sun Catchers are available for purchase. The will look good anywhere in your home! You can purchase one after church services on Sundays or by contacting the church office.
St. Peter's Mugs are for sale - $5 per mug. Call the office for your mug and pick it up on Sunday.
St. Peter's 50th Anniversary T-Shirts - Call the church office if you would like to purchase a red 50th Anniversary T-Shirt. The cost of the shirt is $8. New sizes have just arrived. Call the office and reserve yours (466-9392).
The youth group is selling Twix bars in the Parish Hall after church -- you can get 2/$1.00, or buy a whole box of 36 for $18.00. Please see a youth group member if you are interested!
Camp Wakonda is a day camp ministry of the Diocese of Southern Virginia for children afflicted or affected by AIDS. Each year approximately 100 campers and staff gather for this camp held at Talbot Hall. St. Peter's Outreach ministry people will be collecting powdered drink mixes such as Kool Aide (cherry or strawberry). Please bring your donation of drink mix and place it on the table in the parish hall. All drink mix donations must be at church by Sunday, June 20th, for delivery to Talbot Hall. Thank you for your support with this outreach project.
We are still collecting food for the Food Bank and other folks less fortunate than ourselves. All non-perishable items are needed especially those high in protein. Please put non-perishables on your shopping list and bring them to church. Thank-you! The following items are always needed:
| Chunky Soup | Peanut Butter |
| Pasta | Canned Meat |
| Canned Tuna | Pasta Sauce |
| Canned Vegetables | Canned Juice |
| Dried Cereal | Macaroni and Cheese |
| and any other non-perishable food. | |
St. James Church Donations
- St. James Holiness Church in Norfolk has asked local churches
for financial help to make much needed repairs to their church
and parish hall. St. James' congregation currently
occupies "Old St. Peter's", our original location on
Brown Ave. in Brambleton. If you would like to make a
contribution, please use the special envelopes marked "St.
James-Old St. Peter's" which can be found in the narthex
and the parish hall, or mail your donation to the church office. Thank-you in advance.
St. Peter's Youth is still collecting pocket change in an effort to donate $200 per month to the Buildings and Grounds Fund. We hope you will continue to help us with this endeavor by leaving any denomination of pocket change in the marked jars in the parish hall. Thanks you!
Support Our Veterans! The Veteran's Administration in Hampton is accepting the following items for the veterans:
| Toiletries | Good books |
| Clothing | Candy |
| Games, etc. |
Please bring your donations to church and Bill Weissner will deliver them to the hospital. Please keep in mind there are female veterans also. Thank-you for your support.
Altar Flowers - If you would like to give Altar Flowers any Sunday through the year, please sign the 2010 Flower Chart in the Vestibule. Sign your name beside the Sunday you wish to give flowers. You may also call the church office at 466-9392. The flowers cost $56 each week, or $28 when two families give on the same Sunday.
School Supplies
are needed at the Women in Crisis Shelter. If you would like to help
the children at the shelter, please bring a school item to church as soon
as possible. Items needed include glue, crayons, paints, loose leaf paper,
pencils, pens, book bags, etc. Thank-you for helping!
Volunteers are needed to help organize events throughout the year, e.g. a night at Harbor Park, a picnic at Talbot Hall and a yard sale. If you would like to help, please call Dot Pierce at 420-4785, Peggy Pfeifer at 424-2013, or call the church office at 466-9392. Thank-You!
Do you want an opportunity to work with the youth of St. Peter's? If you are interested in teaching a Sunday school class or are willing to serve as a chaperone for youth group events, activities or lock-ins, please let us know!
Volunteer Opportunities at the Lydia Roper House for women. There are many ways you might volunteer your time and talents: visiting, pen pal, help with an activity, sitting and listening to a resident, Bible study, providing supplies, sharing a talent (music, art), pet therapy (with a certified pet), and many more. For more information, contact Nancy Comfort (480-0316) or the Lydia Roper Home (622-6979). The love to see men visit too!
A Ministry Opportunity! For a number of years Andy and Cathy Midgette have served faithfully as the sponsors of our Acolyte Guild. They have done an incredible job! They are ready, however, to pass the mantel on to others. If you are interested in helping sponsor our acolytes, please see the rector for more details. Thank-you!
Work Day at St. Peter's Day School.
Time to get the Day School ready for the
new school year. Saturday, August 28th is
"Work Day". Work begins at 8AM.
Lunch will be served at noon. If you would like to help,
please sign the list in the parish hall or call the church
office at 466-9392.
Men's Bible Study: Learning to Love Ourselves - This is a study for men of all ages and life circumstances. Improper self-love leads to a life that is selfish and self-destructive. But failing to love ourselves adequately is also self-destructive. Without proper self-esteem, people fail to use their God-given gifts and have difficulty loving others. Jesus calls us to walk the narrow road between selfishness and selflessness. This study will help you do that. Join us every Tuesday morning at 7:30 AM. We meet in the room next to the Children's Chapel. See you there!
Women's Bible Study: 52 Bible Studies for Individuals and Groups by Jean E. Syswerda. Using Scripture and other resources, we explore and discover our female heroes in Scripture. We are studying the lives of women like Mary, Elizabeth, and the other women who encountered the living God. Please contact Nancy Comfort for more details and to order a book. We meet each Wednesday afternoon from 2:30 - 3:30 PM in the Diffenbaugh Library. Bring your Bible and bring friends!
Special Prayers...
for the family and friends of
Eugene Barfield, who died June 29th, 2010.
Rest eternal grant to him, O Lord.
And let light perpetual shine upon him.
| Marie Brown | "Sentara Windermere" |
| 1604 Old Donation Pkwy. | |
| Virginia Beach, 23454 | |
| Phone # 496-3939 | |
| George Green | Sentara Village |
| 3751 Sentara Way | |
| Virginia Beach, 23452 | |
| Phone # 306-2800 |
The Bishop Is Coming!
On October 1oth, Bishop Hollerith will be at St. Peter's to
Confirm, Receive, and Reaffirm at the 10 AM service. Below
is a very general description of these three rites. Please
see the Rector if you have any questions.
Confirmation -
A rite by which we express an adult faith
and commitment to Jesus Christ and, by prayer and the laying on
of hands by a bishop, receive strength from the Holy Spirit to
continue in this life of faith and commitment. Baptism is
a prerequisite for confirmation. When confirmed by an
Episcopal Bishop, an individual is considered a member of the
Episcopal Church.
Reception
- An individual who has
already been confirmed in the Roman Catholic Church or one of
the Orthodox churches is considered to be ".....a member of the
one holy apostolic church..." and need not be confirmed in order
to join the Episcopal Church. Rather, the person is
".....received into the fellowship of this Communion" (BCP
p.418) by the bishop.
Reaffirmation -
for those already confirmed, to mark a significant stage in
their Christian journey by making a public reaffirmation of the
baptismal vows in the presence of the bishop. After a
period of preparation, the person takes part in the Confirmation
rite even though already confirmed. The Bishop responds to
the affirmation: ".....may the Holy Spirit, who has begun
a good work in you, direct and uphold you in the service of
Christ and his kingdom." (BCP p.419) A reaffirmation
of baptismal vows may occur several times in an adult faith
journey.
Below is a schedule of classes that are required for those who wish to be Confirmed, Received, or Reaffirm their faith on the day the Bishop visits. These classes are also available to anyone who would like to take a "refresher course" on the Christian faith and the Episcopal Church. In other words, they are open to all.
Confirmation, Reception, Reaffirmation Class Outline
(All Sessions are Wed. Evenings from 7-8:30 PM)
| The Christian Faith - August 18 |
| Who is Jesus and why did he die? |
| The Old and New Covenants/The Ten Commandments |
| The Apostles' Creed/Baptismal Covenant |
| The Christian Life - Jesus as Lord and Savior |
| The Bible - September 1 |
| How the Bible came to be |
| The Bible: History, Poetry, Stories, and much, much more! |
| Why and How should I study the Bible? |
| Prayer - September 8 |
| Why and How should I pray? |
| Types of Prayer |
| Models of Prayer/The Lord's Prayer |
| How to have a daily prayer time |
| The Holy Spirit - September 15 |
| Who is the Holy Spirit and what does He do? |
| The Gifts of the Spirit/Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts |
| The Fruit of the Spirit/Living a Spirit-filled Life |
| The Anglican/Episcopal Church - September 22 |
| Understanding Denominations |
| History of the Anglican Church/Episcopal Church |
| What's so great about the Episcopal Church? |
| The Anglican Communion - What is it and why is it important? |
| The Book of Common Prayer - What is in it and why do we use it? |
| The Episcopal Church and Worship - September 29 |
| Why so many books? |
| The Seven Sacraments of the Church |
| Vestments and Vessels |
| Confirmation - October 6 |
| Why should I be confirmed? |
| Life after Confirmation - It's just a beginning! |
| St. Peter's Episcopal Church - Our mission |
| Organization and Structure of St. Peter's |
| Parish Life and Ministry |
| Stewardship: Time, talent, finances |